#4C473F
- RGB
- 76, 71, 63
- Brightness
- 71.7
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 37°, 9%, 27%
- HSV V %
- 30%
- Lab
- 30.4, 0.5, 5.6
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 7%, 17%, 70%
- PNG size
- 5.5 KB
- Tone / Feel
- dark, muted warm hue
Recommended text: White (9.21:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #4C473F
Common Name: Olive Drab
RGB: (76, 71, 63)
HSL: H: 33°, S: 10%, L: 29%
Contrast vs White: 28.4 (AA pass)
Contrast vs Black: 17.7 (AA pass)
Associated Mood:
A muted, earthy tone, #4C473F, evokes feelings of stability and groundedness. It's often associated with nature, military aesthetics, and vintage design styles, contributing to a sense of maturity and ruggedness. This color can be calming but also assertive, making it suitable for designs that want to communicate reliability and strength while staying grounded in a natural, organic palette.
Notable Close Matches:
- RAL 6022 - Olive Drab (#4C473F)
- Australian Standard AS2700 Y61 - Black Olive (#47463C)
- BS 381C-337 - Very Dark Drab (#4C4A3C)
- Benjamin Moore 2134-10 - Night Horizon (#4C443E)
Why Designers Use It:
- This color is widely used in design for its earthy, natural tones, which evoke a sense of authenticity and ruggedness.
- It is especially popular in military-inspired designs, vintage aesthetics, and nature-driven projects where strength and endurance need to be visually communicated.
- Its versatility in both exterior and interior design allows it to work in a variety of industries, including construction, automotive, and branding.
- The color's subtle balance between dark green and brown tones makes it a go-to for designs requiring a neutral yet impactful foundation.
- Its muted quality offers a calm but firm presence in any project, from high-end interior design to branding for sustainable and nature-based brands.
Design Use and Traditions:
The color is heavily associated with military and camouflage palettes due to its connection with nature, evoking the color of foliage, camouflage, and outdoor equipment. This association is particularly strong in countries with military traditions. #4C473F also appears in designs that emphasize strength, resilience, and earthiness, such as in eco-friendly brands or vintage-styled spaces. Its muted tone, which combines olive green with hints of brown, positions it as a solid, reliable color suitable for timeless and grounded design concepts.